Office of Public Safety

For emergencies call:860-685-3333or dial x3333 from a campus extension

For non-emergencies call:860-685-2345or dial x2345 from a campus extension

Shelter in Place

In some instances, it may be safer to “shelter in place” than it is to leave a building. Such instances include but are not limited to smoke or fire obstructing exits, live electrical wires blocking access to the exit, violent criminal activity including active shooters, or the emergency disabling of the elevators. In some cases, authorities may direct you to shelter in place instead of evacuate. Shelter in place procedures vary depending on the type of hazard.

Fire or Smoke Preventing Evacuation:

If safe to do so, go to the nearest stairwell and tell someone who is evacuating to notify emergency personnel of your location and that you are unable to evacuate the building.

Call 860-685-3333 (or x3333 campus extension) and tell them your name, your location, that you are unable to evacuate, and why you are unable to evacuate the building. Follow directions of the emergency call taker.

Airborne Chemical Threat:

Ensure that all outside doors and windows are tightly closed.

Turn off A/C and ventilation systems if possible.

Keep away from all exterior openings and air ventilation systems.

Violent Criminal Action:

Barricade the doors to the best of your ability and lock all entrances if possible.

Move away from doors and windows.

Close window shades and turn off lights.

Turn cell phone ringers off but monitor your phone

If there are injured persons, or you have information about the assailant(s), call 9-1-1 and provide details as requested.

Severe Weather Incident:

Keep away from all windows and doors.

Keep a distance from heavier objects that may fall, as well as large glass objects.

If possible, direct individuals with disabilities to a safe place.

When it is safe to exit you will be advised by a uniformed official or receive an electronic message